Industry 4.0 and the IoT – what it takes to become a smart factory

How can you judge the quality of a process and take steps to improve it? The first step is to get a thorough understanding of the process. But I think this shouldn’t be something new for you. However, getting this understanding can be a real challenge sometimes – especially when working with closed processes that are highly complex. Think about the production of manufacturing parts like spark plugs, windshield wipers, or high-pressure pumps! Is there an easy way to create transparency within these production processes?

Driving digitalization in a traditional manufacturing company – for Frank Sroka, it’s a full-time job. He’s in charge of Industry 4.0 for OSRAM operations. OSRAM’s history stretches back more than a century. “Industry 4.0 is a key issue for OSRAM. There are many ways to approach it: new products, new services,” he says. As a Project Manager, he has already helped the company launch a host of innovations.